Animals cost car insurance companies
Vehicle incidents involving wild animals have a notable impact upon the car insurance industry, research indicates.
Share this:
Friday 7th March 2008
A new report has found that car accidents involving wild animals cost insurance providers millions of pound each year.
The Post Office study has advised that as there will be an increased likelihood of hitting an animal in the coming months, extra care should be taken when driving on Britains roads.
An estimated one million animals are killed or injured as a result of collision with cars, vans and lorries, with accidents involving deer alone suggested to cost car insurance suppliers as much as £17 million.
Richard Pennant-Jones, Post Office head of motor insurance, said: "Drivers are often unsure about what they should do if they hit an animal on the road, especially as motor insurance companies do not require policyholders to report accidents involving wild animals."
Although by law there is no requirement to inform car insurance providers of such incidents, Mr Pennant-Jones urged car-owners to inform animal welfare organisations in the event of an accident to help them provide better care for animals.
Online advice site Safermotoring.com advises those people who have hit an animal to pull over to assess the health of the creature and turn on hazard lights to inform oncoming vehicles of their presence.
The Post Office study has advised that as there will be an increased likelihood of hitting an animal in the coming months, extra care should be taken when driving on Britains roads.
An estimated one million animals are killed or injured as a result of collision with cars, vans and lorries, with accidents involving deer alone suggested to cost car insurance suppliers as much as £17 million.
Richard Pennant-Jones, Post Office head of motor insurance, said: "Drivers are often unsure about what they should do if they hit an animal on the road, especially as motor insurance companies do not require policyholders to report accidents involving wild animals."
Although by law there is no requirement to inform car insurance providers of such incidents, Mr Pennant-Jones urged car-owners to inform animal welfare organisations in the event of an accident to help them provide better care for animals.
Online advice site Safermotoring.com advises those people who have hit an animal to pull over to assess the health of the creature and turn on hazard lights to inform oncoming vehicles of their presence.
Enjoyed this article?
Sign up today to the Know Your Money weekly newsletter for the latest in money savings deals and advice. Registration could not be easier, just fill in the form below.
Share this...
Featured Products
Related Articles
- Car insurance premiums on the increase
11/08/2010 - How to find cheaper car insurance
16/07/2010 - Car Data Checks could be vital
29/12/2009 - Know Your Money offer: £25 Cashback with Be Wiser car insurance
18/12/2009 - Cut your fuel costs with economical driving
04/09/2009 - Honda Accord comes out top of the 2009 Which Car Survey
31/07/2009 - Cheaper car cover rather than no insurance at all
08/04/2009 - Car insurance needed for hire cars
12/06/2008 - Bike cover cheaper than car insurance
23/05/2008 - Car insurance hikes are not inevitable
16/05/2008
Other Resources
Comment on this article...